HD 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Longitudinal Study, Scientific Method, Teratology

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Life-spun perspective, this approach see change as multidirectional, meaning it can be continuous along a certain direction or take sudden shifts. The life-spun perspective also sees change as multi-contextual, meaning external events and our environment have a significant impact on our development. For instance, various customs and shared values strongly influence who we are. We will also see that human development is plastic, meaning that our brain and behavior can change throughout our life. We hear about the three methods of scientific study: cross-sectional studies, which compare people of different ages, combination of these two designs called: cross-sequential study. Longitudinal studies, which study the same people over time. This chapter will end with few cautionary points, versus causation, when one thing directly act on another and is the proven cause of a specific change. Examining how developmental scientists are pursing studies that help us live satisfying and productive lives.

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